Reading Buddies at the New Orleans Public Library aims to inspire the next generation of readers and writers through peer-to-peer mentorship.
Celebrated each year on March 19, St. Joseph Day honors the patron saint of workers and families. But in New Orleans, the tradition takes on a life all its own through the creation of St. Joseph Day Altars.
This Black History Month, we’d like to introduce you to Gertiana Williams, Charles Brown, and Tamyka Miles, three important Library leaders.
Leading up to George Saunders’ talk at Tulane University, the Library is hosting a writing workshop and two book clubs to celebrate and explore his work.
Black Masking Indians are one of the most powerful examples Black people in New Orleans transforming survival into beauty and resistance. Learn more about their history with REACH Center Librarian Kim Coleman.
The New Orleans Public Library officially desegregated in 1954, but it took many years before the system would truly integrate.
Stay up to date on the New Orleans Public Library’s hours all throughout the Carnival season. The chart below shows what time each library location will close on a parade day.
Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with the Library by participating in our annual Black History Month Art Contest.
Help us celebrate the publication of our new anthology collection at our “Renewed: Volume 3” book launch party at Main Library on Jan. 31 from 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with these resources and books from the New Orleans Public Library.